Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

88 NORTH AMERICA MEAL PLAN: 8 breakfasts & 2 lunches ACCOMMODATION Montreal 2 nights 4 ★ Hotel Le Germain Quebec City 2 nights 4 ★ Hotel Pur Ottawa 2 nights 3 ★ Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Toronto 2 nights 3 ★ Eaton Chelsea Hotel TORONTO 2 nights 3 ★ B&B from £249 Explore Toronto’s many museums and art galleries, with the option in the evening to sample some of the world’s finest restaurants and bars. Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES • Prices based on flights from London Gatwick to Canada with Air Transat • Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £639 Niagara Falls ROOMS AVAILABLE WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 04 May 21 £1,919 15 Jun 21 £1,999 28 Sep 21 £1,919 12 Oct 21 £1,819 PACE: CANADA’S MAPLE LEAF TRAIL 10 days from £1,819pp TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ✔ City tours of Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa and Toronto ✔ “1000 Island Cruise” on the St Lawrence River in Rockport ✔ Quebec’s majestic Chateau Frontenac ✔ Niagara Falls’s Hornblower Cruise ✔ Wine tasting at Konzelmann Winery ✔ Local ‘sugar shack’ for a Quebecois feast, live music and a guided tour ✔ The town of Niagara-on-the-lake 1 Number of nights Quebec Ontario 2 < •  Toronto • • 2 2 2 • <    Niagara Falls Niagara on the Lake Ottawa Trois-Rivières Quebec City Montreal   Rockport USA Coach DAY 1: UK TO MONTREAL Depart London on your scheduled flight to Montreal. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. DAY 2: MONTREAL B A morning tour unveils the city’s delightful warren of cobblestone alleys, packed with Victorian stone houses, small boutiques and trendy eateries. Visit the famous landmark of Notre Dame, and then on to Place Jacques Cartier filled with street musicians. DAY 3: MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY B Depart this morning for Fort Chambly National Historic Site. The fort once protected New France from British attacks and stands as witness to the French presence in North America. After a leisurely lunch, follow the Maple Leaf trail through the picturesque landscapes, villages and vineyards of the Eastern Townships before arriving in Quebec City. DAY 4: QUEBEC CITY B This morning enjoy a guided tour of Quebec City, the crown jewel of French Canada. Explore UNESCO- listed Vieux Quebec, with its cobbled streets, ancient city walls and colourful Victorian facades. Your tour will also include the colonial citadel and the majestic Chateau Frontenac, as well as the imposing 19th century parliament buildings. The rest of the day is at leisure. DAY 5: QUEBEC CITY TO OTTAWA B/L Following breakfast, you will stop en route at the delightful ‘Sugar Shack’. Here, in the heart of the beautiful Mauricie region, you will enjoy a sumptuous true Quebecois feast, live music and a guided tour explaining how maple syrup used to be produced. Continue to Ottawa with the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 6: OTTAWA B Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Canada’s capital. Visit the National Art Gallery and Sparks Street, a pedestrianised shopping area before continuing to the ByWard Market, a trendy area home to many bars and restaurants. Next stop is Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Canadian Monarch and the Governor General. Witness the impressive Rideau Canal, which runs throughout the city and becomes the world’s longest skate rink in winter. DAY 7: OTTAWA TO TORONTO B/L Today leave Ottawa to travel into Toronto. En route, stop in Rockport for a picturesque “1000 Island Cruise” on the St Lawrence River. Lunch will be at a local restaurant before arriving in Toronto. DAY 8: TORONTO B The tour leaves Toronto for what is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the trip: Niagara Falls. Join a boat trip here to experience the breath-taking flow of water, power and mist of this natural wonder. Journey back to Toronto stopping at the quaint little town of Niagara-on-the-lake followed by a wine- tasting experience at the stunning Konzelmann Winery. DAY 9/10: TORONTO TO THE UK B Before your flight back to the UK, explore Toronto on a guided tour, beginning by observing the dusky pink hues of the Parliament Building and exploring the grounds of the University of Toronto. Next, feast your eyes upon an assortment of fresh produce and artisan cheeses and inhale the mouth-watering aromas of freshly baked goods as you wander through the food stalls of St Lawrence Market, a culinary focal point amid the city. From here, head to the iconic 550-metre-high CN Tower in downtown Toronto before spending some time in the infamous shopping avenue of Yonge Street. Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK, or on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner FOR YOU TO KNOW: An ESTA visa and travel insurance are required when travelling to Canada and must be obtained before travel. Tips: We recommend you allow approximately 36 CAD per person for the duration of your tour. Optional excursions are at an additional cost. From Montreal and charming Quebec to historic Ottawa and Toronto. Marvel at the enchanting Niagara Falls, take in the magnificent scenery on board a ‘1000 Island Cruise’ in Rockport and enjoy a Quebecois Feast at a ‘sugar shack’. Ottawa To book or for further information visit your local travel agent or call us FREE on 0800 408 0556